Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Shades On |
| SKU | T17-10 |
| Hex | #605F5F |
| RGB | 96, 95, 95 |
| HSL | 0°, 1%, 37% |
| LRV | 11 |
| Undertone | true neutral (no measurable hue) |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Shades On
With an LRV of 11, Shades On is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Shades On works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Dutch Boy
Diamond Vogel
Benjamin Moore
Magnolia Home
Valspar
Sherwin-Williams
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Shades On within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #605F5F in HSL space. Pair Shades On with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Shades On Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Shades On from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr T17-10 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Shades On
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Shades On is Summer Shadow (PPG0996-7). At ΔE 0.75 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Summer Shadow and you'll get the same color. See the full Summer Shadow swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Shades On
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Charcoal Smudge (DE6370), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Shades On without repainting risk. See the full Charcoal Smudge swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Shades On
At Kompozit, the closest color to Shades On is Zen Retreat (0535) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Zen Retreat swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Shades On
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Shades On is Weathervane (BD20) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Weathervane swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Shades On
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Shades On is Autumn Gray (JG-143) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Autumn Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Shades On
At Valspar, the closest color to Shades On is Weathervane (M360) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12.1 vs 11) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Weathervane swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Shades On
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Shades On is Cloak Gray (SW 6278) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cloak Gray swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Shades On
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Shades On is Thunderous Gray (444-6DB) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Thunderous Gray swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Shades On
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Shades On. The nearest is Bracken Slate (CW-690) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bracken Slate swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Shades On
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Shades On. The nearest is Down Pipe (NO. 26) at ΔE 4.04 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Down Pipe swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Shades On
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Shades On — the nearest deck color, Deep Sea Shadow (0480), is clearly different (ΔE 5.68). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Behr T17-10 instead. See the full Deep Sea Shadow swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Shades On
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Shades On — the nearest deck color, Goodnight Moon (PNT100-DP-42), is clearly different (ΔE 6.3). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Behr T17-10 instead. See the full Goodnight Moon swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Shades On
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Shades On — the nearest deck color, Mom Jeans (BD-MJ), is clearly different (ΔE 11.21). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr T17-10 instead. See the full Mom Jeans swatch →